简明英语-中文词典
(轻读)bәt; bәt; (重读)bʌt; bʌt < but >
[基本字汇]
<<连接词>>
1 而是; 却是
the plan caused not prosperity but ruin这个计画带来的并非繁荣, 而是没落
2 然而; 但是
She organized her work but accomplished very little.她安排了她的工作然而只有一点成效
He is tired but happy. 他虽疲倦但却很高兴
3 除了┅之外
No one but she saw the prowler. 除了她以外, 没有人看到那个小偷
4 要不是; 若非 (用於导引独立子句)
would have resisted but that they lacked courage要不是他们缺乏勇气, 否则一定会抵抗下去
5 ((口语)) 要不; 要不然
It never rains but it pours.不下雨则已, 一下雨就大雨倾盆 (比喻祸不单行)
6 ((口语)) (常用在否定词之後, 作用同 that)
There is no doubt but right will prevail.无庸置疑地, 正义将会获胜
7 (通常用在否定句或问句之後) 无┅; 而不┅
There never is a tax law presented but someone will oppose it.只要有税务的法律被提出, 一定就会有人反对
8 若未┅
"Ten to one but the police have got them." (Charlotte M.Yonge)如果警察没有抓到他们, 我就赔你十倍的赌注
9 ((口语)) (同 than) 比┅
They had no sooner arrived but they turned around and left.他们来的快, 去得也快
<<介系词>>
除外
<<副词>>
1 仅仅; 不过; 只是
hopes that lasted but a moment 希望仅昙花一现
2 (用以强调的语气)
Get out of here but fast! 马上滚开!